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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LC03 RBFMOT history

LC03 RBF is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LC03 RBF green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,549 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 RBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 RBF was last recorded at 88,549 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,748 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,801 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,549 miles
  • 2025 – 84,748 miles
  • 2024 – 77,537 miles
  • 2023 – 73,313 miles
  • 2022 – 69,770 miles
  • 2021 – 68,149 miles
  • 2019 – 65,468 miles
  • 2018 – 64,934 miles
  • 2017 – 59,435 miles
  • 2016 – 53,750 miles
  • 2015 – 47,841 miles
  • 2014 – 41,765 miles
  • 2013 – 35,564 miles
  • 2012 – 30,402 miles
  • 2011 – 24,173 miles
  • 2010 – 18,128 miles
  • 2009 – 11,662 miles
  • 2008 – 11,389 miles
  • 2007 – 10,233 miles
  • 2006 – 9,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,549 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush wear (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,549 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    692308496568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush wear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail88,543 miles (+3,795)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    311371448343
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush wear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass84,748 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    907854738089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail84,739 miles (+7,202)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    678735452113
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass77,537 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    323032051616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped and worn
  6. Fail77,537 miles (+4,224)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,537 miles
    Test number
    537106507592
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped and worn
  7. Pass73,313 miles (+3,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,313 miles
    Test number
    501350928126
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield lose
  8. Pass69,770 miles (+1,621)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    317454498238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has after market backbox fitted and not the beat repair
    • AdvisorySteering pipe weeping
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp
  9. Pass68,149 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    466666980601
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust repaired with exhaust tape
  10. Fail68,147 miles (+2,679)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    371638620680
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,468 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,468 miles
    Test number
    443591149998
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  12. Pass64,934 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    713707023538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail64,886 miles (+5,451)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    318551662177
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass59,435 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    595041051369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,750 miles (+5,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    540648189498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear and o/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass47,841 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    159367145140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,765 miles (+6,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    966920064118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass35,564 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,564 miles
    Test number
    615022763189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,402 miles (+6,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,402 miles
    Test number
    125309352103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,173 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,173 miles
    Test number
    388598151129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,128 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,128 miles
    Test number
    214016650146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,662 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,662 miles
    Test number
    810123869118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,389 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,389 miles
    Test number
    942910358133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,233 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,233 miles
    Test number
    693828437103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,097 miles
    Test number
    893612736120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC03 RBF

Does LC03 RBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 RBF is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 RBF?
The MOT on LC03 RBF is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 RBF done?
LC03 RBF was recorded at 88,549 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has LC03 RBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 RBF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC03 RBF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC03 RBF find?
LC03 RBF passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush wear; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear, and 2 more.

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